Trials Bikes
2017Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE
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The 2017 Honda Montesa Cota 4Ride is a lightweight trials motorcycle engineered for beginners and intermediate riders seeking a manageable platform to develop technical riding skills. Its ultra-low seat height of 885mm and featherweight 74kg wet weight make ground contact effortless, while the responsive hydraulic disc brakes and adjustable Pro-Link suspension deliver precise control over challenging terrain. Best known for combining Honda's trials heritage with user-friendly characteristics, it excels in rocky, steep, and technical environments.
- Capacity
- 258.9 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 74.3 kg
- Seat height
- 885 mm
- Power
- 18.5 HP (13.6 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for competitive and recreational trials riding, tackling technical obstacles, rocks, logs, and steep terrain at very low speeds with precise control.
- Built for
- A featherweight, high-clearance, torquey single-cylinder tool built for millimeter-precise throttle and balance control rather than outright speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger, or anyone seeking a comfortable everyday commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 258.9 ccm
- Power
- 18.5 HP (13.6 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2490 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Kick
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1333 mm
- Overall length
- 2016 mm
- Overall width
- 830 mm
- Seat height
- 885 mm
- Dry weight
- 74.3 kg
- Wet weight
- 81.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.40 litres
- Ground clearance
- 330 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double aluminum beam
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork 39 mm, adjustable for preload and rebound damping.
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link with damper R16V system, adjustable for preload, extension.
- Front wheel travel
- 190 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 170 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 23.0°
- Trail
- 28 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 185 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 183 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 120/100-R18
Other
- Color options
- Red/white
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE?
The 2017 Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE has a Capacity of 258.9 ccm (15.80 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE have?
The 2017 Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE has a Power of 18.5 HP (13.6 kW).
How many gears does the Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE have?
The 2017 Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE weigh?
The 2017 Honda Montesa Cota 4RIDE has a Dry weight of 74.3 kg (163.8 pounds).
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